In Folding Proteins, Clues To Many Diseases

May 23, 2002

To: MSA List

This article discusses the common cause of neurodegenerative disorders. The

protein alpha-synuclein is mentioned which is known to form plaques in brain

cells of Multiple System Atrophy patients.

Regards,

Pam

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In Folding Proteins, Clues To Many Diseases

(The New York Times News Service) -- Consider the consequences of a garbage

strike. Trash accumulates, streets are clogged and daily life is disrupted.

Eventually, things can come to a standstill. Scientists say that kind of

disruption may lie at the heart of an array of diseases afflicting millions of

Americans.

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